#1 Thank the person who nominated you with a link back to their blog. (Thanks Stephen! The link is posted above. If you've never been to his blog, trust me, you'll enjoy it. Stephen is a talented artist/illustrator and a very talented writer who spins great tales.)

#2 Answer a few questions about yourself.

Favorite color: Red, I think. I do like black, too, but I'm told it and white aren't really colors.

Favorite animal: Cats. And jackalopes.

Favorite number: 4, probably because there are an abundance of them in my birthdate: 4-24-1940. Hasn't helped me out with the Powerball, though.

Favorite non-alcoholic drink: NON-ALCOLIC??? You've got to be kidding. Oh, o.k., I guess it would be Diet Coke.

Facebook or Twitter: Facebook, I guess. I've never tried and never will try Twitter. (I know, never say never)

My passion: This damned computer. And the Arizona Diamondbacks!

Favorite flower: I think it would have to be Lilac. I keep threatening to plant a lilac bush around here but haven't done it yet. But we had them around my house when I was a kid and I love the smell of them.

Favorite movie: Oh, man, there are so many. Casablanca is one I never fail to watch. And The Russians Are Coming, The Russians Are Coming is fantastic though I haven't seen it in quite awhile.

Favorite painting: I love anything by Renoir, particularly The Luncheon of the Boating Party. Though I've lived for years in the Southwest, I'm up to here with cowboy art or Western Art.